Skein and Tell

Author: Hobbii

Welcome to Skein & Tell, the official podcast of Hobbii, where yarn enthusiasts come together to explore all things fiber arts! Hosted by the charming yarn nerd Gea, this podcast is your go-to source for yarn news, educational content, personal insights, lively conversations featuring both Gea and the voices of the vibrant Hobbii community but also the latest trends in the yarn world, tackles thought-provoking (and sometimes controversial) topics, and spills juicy behind-the-scenes details that you won't hear anywhere else.
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Make Your Motifs Pop: Mastering Color Dominance in Stranded Knitting
Episode 29
Tuesday, 30 September, 2025

In this episode ofSkein and Tell we’re unraveling one of the most powerful secrets in colorwork: color dominance.It’s a tiny detail, the way you hold your yarns, but it completely transforms your knitting. Get it right, and your motifs are bold, sharp, and professional. Get it wrong, and they blur into the background.In this episode, Gea will walk you through:What color dominance is (and why it matters so much)How to hold your yarns for consistent, crisp motifsThe connection between floats and dominance (and how not to mix them up!)Gea's best tips and tricks for practicing dominance with the Dorthea CollectionA little history lesson, from Selbu mittens to Fair Isle sweaters, on how knitters have used dominance for centuriesWant to see it in action? You can find free Dorthea patterns on hobbii.com and read the full blog post here:http://hobbii.com/blogs/news/color-dominance-in-stranded-knittingAnd don’t forget to share your colorwork with us on Instagram, so tag @hobbii_yarn and @copenhagenfibers with #hobbiidorthea and #CopenhagenFibersByHobbii.Because when it comes to colorwork, it’s not just about the colors you choose, it’s about how you make them shine.